Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF), a nonprofit organization which remains steadfast in its commitment to identify and fund groundbreaking cancer research programs to save the lives of millions, hosted its annual New York Dinner at the The Pierre Hotel on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. The event raised more than $6 million to support groundbreaking discoveries in cancer research.

The dinner honored the 20th Season the Prostate Cancer Foundation has partnered with Major League Baseball and its team owners for the PCF Homerun Challenge, with Baseball Hall of Fame Managers Joe Torre, Tommy Lasorda and Tony La Russa. PCF also presented David Cohen of Comcast an award recognizing his philanthropic endeavors on behalf of PCF’s Philadelphia partners, funding groundbreaking research.

Following a cocktail reception, dinner hosts Whoopi Goldberg and John O’Hurley welcomed attendees to the event before introducing PCF Chairman and Founder Michael Milken. Goldberg, who has hosted numerous PCF events over the years, quipped “I remind him that I do not have a prostate.” Milken opened the evening by discussing the Charles Evans PCF Pro-Am Tour, a fundraiser hosted in conjunction with the Charles Evans Foundation where high-profile amateurs are paired with tennis professionals in four different tennis tournaments during peak seasons of each of the venues – Palm Beach, Fl., Indian Wells, CA, Westchester County, NY and the Hamptons. Joel Paschow and Bonnie Pfeifer Evans, Trustees of the Charles Evans Foundation, then spoke of Charles Evans’s memory, and shared that they were honored to be a part of what PCF and Mike Milken do.

After the brief presentation of tennis, Milken introduced the baseball theme of the event by quizzing the audience’s knowledge of Abbott and Costello’s “Who’s On First” comedy sketch. Following the quiz, Milken invited MLB attendees including Mark Attanasio, Todd Boehly, Jerry Cohen, Tommy Lasorda, Scott Minerd, Tony La Russa, Joe Torre, Mark Walter and Fred Wilpon to the stage for a special rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” while wearing special Prostate Cancer Foundation baseball jerseys. “If you buy a baseball team next year, you could be up here,” said Milken at the performance’s conclusion. Immediately following the baseball players, opera group Forte from America’s Got Talent performed their version of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” before singing the classic “Il Sole Mio.”

Once Forte finished their performance, Milken began detailing the work of the PCF Home Run Challenge, which invites MLB fans to pledge a donation for every home run hit from June 1st through Father’s Day, before inviting Tommy Lasorda, Joe Torre and Tony La Russa to join him. All three have participated with the program, with Tommy Lasorda having traveled with Milken for over a decade. Since inception, Milken has attended 401 games and raised over $45 million.

Event host John O’Hurley then introduced Prostate Cancer Foundation CEO and President Dr. Jonathan Simons. PCF has been instrumental in funding extraordinary young scientists with multiple year grants. Their work has saved lives and provided better treatments for prostate cancer patients worldwide. Following the presentation, members of PCF brought up a mock baseball scoreboard with the number 173—the number of young investigators PCF has funded. Milken announced he wanted to increase that number to 200, and opened the floor for donors to pledge $75,000 for three years to support more young investigators. By the time everything was said and done, PCF put 202 new young investigators on the board. Following the pledges, the PCF opened the floor for three live auction packages that raised over $500,000.

Following the auction, Former Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell introduced the night’s honoree David Cohen, Executive Vice President of Comcast and Head of the Board of Trustees at University of Pennsylvania. Cohen served as Rendell’s Chief of Staff during his administration, where they collaborated to rebuild Philadelphia’s urban development. Rendell commended Cohen’s support of research to find ways to treat Prostate Cancer. Cohen, a prostate cancer survivor himself, thanked Milken and PCF for their efforts to stop prostate cancer and said he is, “one of tens of thousands of men who’ve benefitted from the funds raised the Prostate Cancer Foundation.”

After the award presentation, Nathan Gunn and Isabel Leonard performed, and were later joined by Forte for a special performance of “Somewhere” from West Side Story, the song the group performed during their Radio City audition on America’s Got Talent. To conclude, John Fogerty performed a special set alongside his son Shane where they performed some of his classic hits, including “Centerfield” which was honored by the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010.

New York’s leading upscale Chinese restaurant Philippe launched its reserved seating and private dining options for the NFL football season with its invitation only Over/Under party, which showcased the NFL’s second week matchup between the New York Giants and the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, September 20th, 2015.

The event acted as a preview for Philippe’s private dining specials it will have through the duration of the NFL’s 2015 season. Available by reservation only, diners at Philippe will enjoy a three course meal as they watch each week’s NFL action in its second floor dining space or four courses along with an open bar in private within either of its two wine cellars. Prices for the NFL special start at $65 per person.

The game was screened on HDTV’s in the restaurant’s second floor private dining rooms and inside its exclusive wine cellars, with additional furniture provided by Joe Miller of Genesis Events to enhance the ambiance of the room. Guests enjoyed complimentary dishes from Philippe’s kitchen and beverages served by Philippe’s head bartender Bobian Demce courtesy of Avion Tequila including its Reserva 44 ultra-premium tequila, Double Cross Vodka and Palette of Wines.

Along with complimentary food and beverage, guests participated in a silent and live auction for sports memorabilia and experiences, courtesy of Grandstand Sports, with a portion of the proceeds going towards the Alzheimers Association of New York City. Items up for bid included meeting Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera & All-Star Dellin Betances at “A Salute to Pinstripes” Private Event in NYC.

In addition, guests also participated in a raffle to win a $250 Philippe gift card to be used towards a future visit. At the event’s conclusion, all attendees received a gift card for complimentary drinks for their next visit to Philippe.

About Philippe:

Owner and Executive Chef Philippe Chow, formerly of acclaimed Manhattan restaurant Mr. Chow, puts his own contemporary and upscale spin on traditional Beijing-style cuisine at Philippe. All Philippe signature dishes, like the famed Chicken Satay, perfectly glazed and crispy Peking Duck, Green Prawns, and Filet Mignon and Broccoli, are served in generous portions and family-style, giving all guests the opportunity to be part of a lively and social dining experience. Chef Chow presents complex flavors with a modern flair, bringing freshness and vitality to traditional Chinese cuisine.

Philippe has remained a hotspot since it opened in 2005, attracting a steady stream of A-list celebrities including Rihanna, Kobe Bryant, Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Oprah. Philippe has received top culinary accolades including, “Best Peking Duck” from the NY Observer and “Best in Chinese” by Zagat.

The Charles Evans PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tour was held in Southampton, NY, over the weekend on Friday, August 28, to Sunday, August 30, 2015, raising over $4 million for the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF). This wonderful event, returning for its eleventh year, consists of a round robin tournament teaming 32 amateur tennis players with a current member of the ATP Tour or with one of the legends of tennis for two days of competition.

Guests and participants enjoy dining and socializing, along with the tennis, with the purpose of raising funds for PCF in its efforts to eradicate prostate cancer which affects one in seven American men. The event kicked off on Friday with a cocktail party and dinner hosted by Bob and Deanna Adler in Southampton. On Saturday, the first three rounds of the Pro Am tournament took place on private courts followed by a private luncheon for players at the home of Dean Palin. In the afternoon, Mike Milken led a discussion on the “The End of Cancer and Other Life-Threatening Diseases” at Villa Maria in Water Mill. Saturday’s events culminated in a gala at the Parrish Art Museum where guests were treated to performances by Natalie Cole, David Foster, Rubin Studdard, Emily West, Forte and Shelea Frazier. Guests closed the evening dancing to a strong performance by Super Diamond. On Sunday, guests enjoyed lunch and the final rounds of the Pro-Am Tour at the Shinnecock Tennis Club and the weekend concluded with the Trophy Award Ceremony in the late afternoon.

Team 3 versus Team 4: Winner was Jim Coleman; Runner-Up was John Paulson

Team 5 versus Team 6: Winner was Bob Bales; Runner-Up was Niko Elmaleh

Team 7 versus Team 8: Winner was Jesse Lee; Runner-Up was Bill Finneran

The Charles Evans PCF Pro-Am Tennis Tour consists of four exciting tournaments each year that are calendared during peak season at each venue. Each location brings an opportunity to provide not only a unique and individual experience for the amateur player but provides a platform to the community to generate awareness of prostate cancer and the work of the Prostate Cancer Foundation. The PCF Pro-AM Tennis Tournaments has raised over $12.5 million to date over 13 years.

The Pro-Am Tour is a fitting memorial to the life of Charles Evans. He was committed to helping others, turning his personal tragedies into philanthropic causes. Charles Evans, an avid tennis player, would be proud of what is being done to fight prostate cancer through these events. An advocate for the improvement of quality in all lives, he championed many causes including Alzheimer’s, fire safety, health and education. Charles had a true zeal for life. From WWII veteran to successful entrepreneur, feature film producer, to a dedicated philanthropist, Charles left his mark and the impact is still being felt today.

Firmly committed to curing prostate cancer, the Prostate Cancer Foundation is the leading philanthropic organization funding and accelerating research globally. Since 1993, its unique strategies for identifying and investing in the most promising research programs have generated life-saving results. The organization channels resources to the world’s top scientific minds—cutting red tape and encouraging collaboration to speed breakthroughs.

As a champion for increased government and private support, PCF has helped build a global research enterprise of nearly $10 billion. Through the generous contributions of our donors, it has funded more than 2,000 programs at more than 200 research centers in 18 countries. For more than 16 million men and their families fighting prostate cancer globally, PCF is a primary source for new standard-of-care and research information. It connects patients, loved ones, care providers and scientists to critical updates, the latest developments, best practices and news from the treatment pipeline.

After witnessing Jordan Spieth dominate golf’s major tournaments so far this year, it is time to see if you can hold your own against top competition on a world-class course.

Hampton Hills Country Club, a members-only course celebrating its 50th anniversary, offers its members an inviting clubhouse, an impeccable golf course with high-end amenities all while being just ninety minutes outside of New York City.

Bookended by past major tournament hosts Bethpage State Park Black Course and Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Hampton Hills is located in the middle of a 2,000 acre pine and oak tree preserve in Westhampton Beach. The peaceful, wooded setting allows club members to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and participate in friendly competition against a challenging Par-71 golf course featuring dramatic elevation changes.

Built in 1965 by Francis J. Duane, the course at Hampton Hills Country Club is said by members to never play the same way twice. Duane, a past president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects, frequently collaborated with famed golf course architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and designed over a dozen courses with Arnold Palmer including the iconic Sea Pines Country Club course in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Hampton Hills’s course rating is a 73.6, which according to the United States Golf Association (USGA) rates within the average of a good score by a scratch golfer. The course also boasts a slope of 134 out of a maximum 155 for most difficult course according to USGA’s standard.

The club has a full service pro shop available to all members on the premises along with its teaching professionals, both of whom bring PGA and LPGA experience to Hampton Hills to deliver an exemplary sporting experience.

Jack McGown has been the director of golf for the past twenty-eight seasons. A New York native, McGown has been giving lessons for over thirty-five years. His knowledge of golf and understanding of the terrain is reflected in his dominance of the course: Jack holds numerous course records including two tournament wins on the same day.

Hampton Hills’ teaching professional Patricia Baxter-Johnson has held that position for the past four years. A Dr. Rick Jensen Certified Golf Coach and Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Instructor, Patricia has had the honor of working with some of the game’s greatest instructors, including Chuck Cook and Todd Anderson.Prior to joining the Hampton Hills’s staff, Patricia played on LPGA circuit and participated including several U.S. Women’s Opens, the Women’s British Open and the LPGA Championship competing against the likes of Annika Sorenstam, Lorena Ochoa and Michele Wie.

At the end of the course, members are able to enjoy round of cocktails on the clubhouse’s patio or enjoy breakfast or lunch along with a simple bar menu inside, which overlooks the breathtaking 18th green offering members a friendly reprieve from competition at the Hampton Hills Country Club.

Well known for its international, jet-set clientele, hosted an exclusive viewing party for the historic 147th running of the Belmont Stakes at its Madison Avenue boutique, on Saturday, June 6, 2015 de GRISOGONO.

Over 100 New York’s elite dined on hors d’oeuvres and cocktails from Swifty’s Catering as they watched with bated breath as American Pharoah broke the 37-year-long drought and captured the Triple Crown, considered to be one of the greatest achievements in all of sports.

Founded by Fawaz Gruosi in 1993 in Geneva, De GRISOGONO prides itself of creating innovative, one-of-a-kind pieces with dynamic gemstones including amethysts and black diamonds.

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Talent Resources Sports partnered with Bounce Sporting Club, New York City’s premier upscale sports and entertainment destination, to welcome the nation’s top athletes to NBA All Star Weekend in true New York style with a luxury brunch and gifting suite held on Friday, February 13, 2015 at the Bounce Sporting Club.

Guests enjoyed gourmet brunch dishes, including specialty dishes using Alpina Yogurt, created by Bounce’s Executive Chef Sean Olnowich, and tasty cocktails, such as Belvedere Bloody Mary’s, Moet Champagne Mimosas, Hennessy Cognac Punch and Jack Daniel’s cocktails, as they prepared for NBA’s biggest weekend. In addition to specialty dishes, Alpina Yogurt debuted their new NBA Yogurt Flavors for all guests to try. Attendees also stopped by the ZIRH’s booth, where they sampled the top-notch product lineup, tested skincare must-haves and engaged with representatives who will help them take the guesswork out of grooming. The top athletes of All Star Weekend checked out the Moose Knuckles station, where they tried on and took home some of the season’s hottest winter jackets, as well as the Modify Watches booth with custom NBA watches which were gifted to the attending players. Guests left with a Sprayground gift bag.

The Super Bowl is an experience which anyone can enjoy – not just NFL fans, and what better place to do so than at Latitude Bar and Grill’sSuper Bowl Party. Latitude is a fun and lively spot to enjoy all the game-day revelry – it might just be one of the hottest places in New York to soak up all the energy and excitement.

Midtown West’s Latitude Bar and Grill is a dynamic entertainment space with 20 large screen TVs ensuring a panoramic view with not a moment of the action out of sight. There will be a 3-hour premium open bar, passed hors d’Oeuvres and buffet dinner on the expansive second floor which is also home to a beautiful billiards room where friends can square up against one another after the game.